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Ingredients
- ¾ cup yellow split peas
- 1 t turmeric
- 1 t paprika
- ¼ cup chopped dill
- 2 t salt, plus more to taste
- ¾ cup Basmati rice
- 3 T ghee
- 2 t cumin seeds
- ¼ t asafetida
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ t garam masala, plus more to taste
- 2 medium-large tomatoes, cut into large chunks (I used frozen from last summer)
- Chopped dill for garnish
- Greek yogurt for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 673g | |
| Calories 1334 | |
| Calories from Fat 216 | 16% |
| Total Fat 24.45g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 13.39g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 4804mg | 200% |
| Potassium 2319mg | 66% |
| Total Carbs 225.16g | 60% |
| Dietary Fiber 42.6g | 142% |
| Sugars 29.28g | 20% |
| Protein 56.46g | 90% |
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